Frozen Vanilla Yogurt

Time: 25 minutes, plus 2 hours to freeze. The quality of yogurt really matters here; look for brands without unnecessary additives (Straus Family Creamery is our favorite). We prefer a fairly tangy yogurt, so add more sugar if you want yours sweeter. Like most frozen desserts, this fro-yo tastes best when fresh.

Yield: Makes about 4 3/4 cups; 9 servings

Ingredients

• 32  ounces  (about 4 cups) plain nonfat yogurt
• About 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
  

Preparation

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt and sugar until sugar dissolves. Taste and add more sugar if you like.
2. Spoon mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer yogurt to a container and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
Make ahead: Freeze up to 1 week. Let soften at room temperature about 45 minutes before scooping, or microwave a few seconds until softened.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/2-cup serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

121 (1% from fat)

Protein:

5.8g

Fat:

0.2g (sat 0.2)

Carbohydrate:

24g

Fiber:

0.0g

Sodium:

77mg

Cholesterol:

2mg

Sunset, JUNE 2009

Tart'n' tangy fro-yo
MAKES About 4 3/4 cups; 9 servings TIME 25 minutes, plus 2 hours to freeze

32 oz. (about 4 cups) plain nonfat yogurt
About 3/4 cup sugar

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt and sugar until sugar
dissolves. Taste and add more sugar if you like.

2. Spoon mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to
manufacturer's directions. Transfer yogurt to a container and freeze
until firm, about 2 hours.

Make ahead: Freeze up to 1 week. Let soften at room temperature about
45 minutes before scooping, or microwave a few seconds until softened.

PER 1/2-CUP SERVING 121 CAL., 1% (1.8 CAL.) FROM FAT; 5.8 G PROTEIN;
0.2 G FAT (0.2 G SAT.); 24 G CARBO (0 G FIBER); 77 MG SODIUM; 2 MG CHOL.

START RIGHT The quality of yogurt really matters here; look for brands without unnecessary additives (Straus Family Creamery is our favorite).
SWEETEN TO TASTE We prefer a fairly tangy yogurt, so add more sugar if you want yours sweeter. Like most frozen desserts, this fro-yo tastes best when fresh.
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Variation: Luscious lemon fro-yo
Just as refreshing as our Tart 'n' Tangy Fro-Yo, but with the bright taste of lemon. To make it, substitute 2/3 cup lemon curd for the sugar in step 1 of our Tart 'n' Tangy Fro-Yo recipe (see page 98). The mixture will take longer to freeze until firm, however--about 3 1/2 hours.